PROTECTING CALIFRNIA’S MOST
CRITICAL RESOURCE

28

MAR

The Utility Management Conference

Join us in Sacramento, California on March 28-31, 2023.

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18

APR

2023 Annual Conference & Expo

One Community. One Purpose. April 18-21 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego.

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Xavier Vera,
Kirt Brooks Recipient 2022

I want to be a part of the next generation of innovative engineers and make an impact just as the water resource engineers have before me.

Kirt Brooks Scholarship – deadline extended to Feb. 28 >

We’re bringing wastewater into the future.

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Careers & Certifications

Career Openings

The water/wastewater profession is a wonderful career, full of great people, a rewarding purpose, new challenges and a stable career with good pay and benefits. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to help your community join us and work for water!

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Career Paths

Clean water takes team work and lots of it! We need tens of thousands of talented and passionate professionals with a range of skills to keep moving California’s wastewater sector into the future. Learn more about the mission critical career paths available in our industry.

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CWEA Certifications

As your go-to source for professional growth, CWEA is dedicated to providing the most valuable industry certifications, training, and networking opportunities. Get ready for your career in wastewater or get a promotion

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CWEA is the trusted organization that advocates
for and empowers wastewater professinals

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION IN WATER

Women in Water
CWEA is encouraging the diversification of the water workforce by supporting women.  Read the profiles of inspiring water professionals and dive into the water profession.
California Wastewater Careers
Make a difference in your community, become a water or wastewater professional. CWEA is here to help you succeed.
JEDI-Opener Diversity Moments

CWEA’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) stories are designed to be shared at the start of a meeting or event. View our JEDI library

Programs & Advocacy

Mentoring Program
Now accepting applications, apply by March 10. The new CWEA Mentoring Program will help you find someone who wants to champion you. Or, be a mentor and help support the next generation of wastewater professionals. Learn more >
WDR Resources Page
We’ve assembled deadlines, info, and training resources about the revised General Order on a new webpage. Learn how to comply with the updated Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR).  View page >
PFAS
We’ve assembled stories, experts, and resources about the greatest source control challenge of our time. Sponsored by Carollo.
New Online Learning Platform
OWEN provides members with access to timely, relevant training and certification preparation classes that can help you excel throughout your career. Learn more >
New Online Certification Exams
OnVUE service offers an easier way to take a CWEA certification exam at home or at work.
New Strategic Plan
We’re proud to lead the way with an inspiring, new Strategic Plan that elevates our core priorities—empowering, educating and connecting water professionals. Read the new plan and get involved.
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Sponsors